State of Alabama FINAL Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP ...

GOAL: The goal of this project is to enhance or restore sensitive habitats on county-owned property.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the project is to undertake actions that will enhance and/or restore
stream corridors and other sensitive habitats including the removal of invasive exotic
species on county-owned property.
The Mobile County Commission owns a number of properties containing sensitive habitats that would
benefit from restoration and enhanced management. The goal of this project is to enhance or restore
sensitive habitats on county-owned property. The objective of the project is to undertake actions that will
enhance and/or restore stream corridors and other sensitive habitats including the removal of invasive
exotic species on county-owned property. The Mobile County Environmental Services Department will
identify and prioritize sensitive habitats on county owned property for restoration or enhancement (50 -
300 acres). Staff will attend training and educational forums on stream restoration, wetland mitigation,
floodplain management, natural disaster mitigation, preparedness and recovery, and other appropriate
topics. Once identified, the restoration/enhancements projects will be designed to meet current best
management practices, standards and regulations. The County Commission will seek reimbursement for
travel and training costs incurred before the plan is approved for staff assigned to this project. This
project will also include acquisition of equipment needed to implement and maintain the projects. The
equipment to be purchased will be 50 hp, or larger, tractor with attachments, low ground pressure loader
with attachments, dozier, small equipment, herbicide, limestone, seed, and native vegetation. A
greenhouse, consulting services, and tree planting services will also be required.
AUTHORIZED USES
o This project meets the criteria set forth in Authorized Use #1, projects and activities for the
conservation, protection, or restoration of coastal areas, including wetlands.
o Justification: This project is consistent with Authorized Use #1 as it will restore and enhance
wetlands on County owned parcels.
o Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is not applicable to this project.
o Partnering: There will be no partnering with this project.
o Benefit to the Natural Coastal Environment: With the enhancement and/or restoration of
sensitive habitats Mobile County will provide the much needed conservation, protection, and
management of our coastal natural resources.
State of Alabama Final Coastal Impact Assistance Program Plan
Mobile County Tier One Project Descriptions
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